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Pulmonary Embolism (Blood Clot in the Lungs)
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The Basics
Written by the doctors and editors at UpToDate
What is a pulmonary embolism?
— Pulmonary embolism (or “PE”) is a blockage in one or more of the blood vessels that supply blood to the lu...
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